Ford Mustang (1999-2004) Service Manual: Camshaft
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the timing chains. For additional information, refer to Timing Drive Components in this section.
2. Remove the roller followers. For additional information, refer to Camshaft Roller Follower in this section.
3. Remove the bolts and camshaft bearing caps.
4. Remove the camshaft.
5. NOTE: Tighten the camshaft bearing cap bolts in the sequence shown.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Camshaft Roller Follower
Special Tool(s)
Compressor, Valve Spring
(Intake)
303-452 (T93P-6565-AR)
Compressor, Valve Spring
(Exhaust)
303-567 (T97P-6565-AH)
Removal
1. Remove the valve cover. ...
Exhaust Manifold RH
Special Tool(s)
Lifting Bracket, Engine
303-D088 (D93P-6001-A2)
Support Bar, Engine
303-290-A
Removal and Installation
1. Install the special tool.
2. Install the speci ...
Other materials:
Fuel System (Description and Operation)
Component Location
WARNING: Do not smoke or carry lighted tobacco or open flame of any
type when
working on or near any fuel-related components. Highly flammable mixtures are
always present
and may be ignited, resulting in possible personal injury ...
Component Tests
Ball Joint Inspection
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Prior to performing any inspection of the ball joints, inspect the wheel
bearings.
3. Position a safety stand beneath the front suspension lower arm (3079) to be
tested.
4. While an assistant pul ...
Crankshaft Main Bearing Journal - Clearance
Special Tool(s)
Plastigage
303-D031 (D81L-6002-B) or
equivalent
NOTE: Crankshaft main bearing journals must be within specifications
before checking journal
clearance.
1. Remove the crankshaft main bearing caps and crankshaft main bearing.
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